Action Front Paperback - 2004

Action Front is a military fiction novel written by Boyd Cable. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a British soldier named Private Tom Slade. Tom is a young and inexperienced soldier who is sent to the Western Front to fight against the Germans.Throughout the book, Tom experiences the harsh realities of war, including the brutal conditions of the trenches, the constant danger of enemy fire, and the loss of his fellow soldiers. Despite these challenges, Tom remains determined to do his duty and fight for his country.The novel also explores the relationships between soldiers and the bonds that are formed between them in the face of adversity. Tom forms close friendships with his fellow soldiers and relies on their support to get through the tough times.Action Front is a gripping and realistic portrayal of the horrors of war and the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in it. Boyd Cable's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make the reader feel like they are right there in the trenches alongside Tom and his comrades. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or World War I fiction.""Now look here!"" said the sergeant at last; ""you let your bloomin' garden alone; I'm not going to have you running out there plucking carrot and onion nosegays under fire. If a shell blows your garden half-way through to Australia, I can't help it, and neither can you. I'll be quite happy to split a dish of spuds with you if so be your garden offers them up; but I'm not going to have you casualtied rescuing your perishing radishes under fire. Nothing'll be said to me if your garden is strafed off the earth; but there's a whole lot going to be said if you are strafed along with it, and I have to report that you had disobeyed orders and not kept under cover, and that I had looked on while you broke ship and was blown to blazes with a boo-kay of onions in your hand. So just you anchor down there till the owner pipes to carry on.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.